. >>> sinkholes are so bad in florida state law requires home insurers to require coverage against that specific danger. >>> the st. mary's basketball team slammed with some sanctions for recruiting violations. kpix 5 reporter da lin shows us what this means for the future of the program and the school. >> reporter: the ncaa sanctions rang loudly this morning shocking the entire st. mary's campus. disappointed students worry the sanctions will hurt this catholic college of about 4,000. >> a lot of athletes are at the school because of the basketball team. >> reporter: ncaa officials say a former st. mary's assistant coach acted unethically in the recruitment of international athletes. >> arranging for housing and providing smaller benefits such as shoes and workout gear. >> reporter: st. mary's has risen as a major basketball power thanks in part to a pipeline of talented foreign students. the primary violations were over the recruitment of three french prospects. >> they never came to st. mary's. they -- i don't think any of them ever did an official visit to st. mary's. >> reporter: b